Page Contents for Salem, New York

The New York state capital is Albany.
The population of Salem is approximately 2,800 (1995), 946 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 397 (1990), 382 (2010).
The amount of land area in Salem is 7.588 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Salem to Washington DC is 357 miles.
The distance to the New York state capital is 43 miles. (as the crow flies)
Salem is positioned 43.17 degrees north of the equator and 73.32 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Historical Highlights for Salem.
Salem was settled in 1761 by Joshua Conkey and James Turner. There were several names used for the area, but in 1788, the New York State Legislature finalized the name of Salem. Salem was first used in 1777 during the time of the Revolutionary War when Fort Salem was named.
Return to Index

The founding of Salem

Salem area is awash in beautiful period homes, rustic covered bridges, fascinating museums and numerous historic landmarks. All this and more makes Salem a wonderful place to visit and soak in their rural charm. Agriculture is one of the areas major businesses. Return to Index

Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community.

Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! Soon!

The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.